GP surgery in Charnwood

Alpine House Surgery

86 Rothley Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7JU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,054 patients

Scores 51 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 77% of patients say their experience is good and 66% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 51% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 10 in Charnwood Based on 104 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 48

  • Easy to get through on the phone58
  • Easy to contact online31
  • Good experience of getting in touch43
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment48

Quality of care 55

  • Patients rate the surgery as good43
  • Patients got what they needed37
  • Doctors and nurses listen53
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done57
  • Meets NHS clinical targets69
  • Children vaccinated on time99

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

66%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

77%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 77%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away14%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face80%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 66% 57% 50%
Easy to contact via website 50% 58% 34%
Easy to contact via NHS App 53% 54% 59%
Reception staff helpful 90% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 55% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 85% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 51%
Waiting time was about right 71% 69% 61%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 68% 75% 68%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 84%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 91%
Needs were met 89% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 77% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 83%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 41%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:15am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:15am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:15am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:15am to 6:30pm
Friday8:15am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 10 February 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
86 Rothley Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7JU
Phone
0116 216 9947
Website
www.alpinehousesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Soar Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C82095 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 27 February 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,054registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma7.2%6.6%
COPD1.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression20.9%14.3%
Obesity11.4%13.9%
Smoking12.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check62%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

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The Jubilee Medical PracticeLeicester, LE7 2EQ3.3 miles5663%81%Yes
The County PracticeLeicester, LE7 2EQ3.4 miles7786%87%Yes

Charnwood Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Alpine House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Alpine House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0116 216 9947.

How do patients rate Alpine House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 77% of patients at Alpine House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 66% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 51 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Alpine House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Alpine House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 27 February 2017).

What are the opening times of Alpine House Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:15am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 10 February 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Alpine House Surgery?

Call 0116 216 9947 or visit its website, www.alpinehousesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 86 Rothley Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7JU.

How many patients are registered at Alpine House Surgery?

Around 9,054 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Soar Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.